Department Head

The Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (MEAS) within the College of Sciences at NC State is one of the nation's largest interdisciplinary geoscience departments. The Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences provides (1) high quality geoscience instruction to the University community through it courses in marine, Earth, and atmospheric sciences; (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through world-class research, and (3) outreach activities that foster improved public awareness and understanding of science. Our Research programs cover a diverse spectrum including meteorology, climatology, geology, oceanography, and marine biology. MEAS includes approximately 40 faculty, 70 graduate students, and over 200 undergraduates involved in basic and applied studies of Earth Systems. MEAS is dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and promoting an environment that allows all members of the Department to thrive. The Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees. Our principal concentrations include weather prediction, air quality, air-sea interactions, storm, and climate modeling, hydrology, geochemistry, oceanography, active tectonics, surface processes & Quaternary studies, geochronology, sedimentology, regional geology, and geospatial analytics applied to the geosciences.

The multi-disciplinary nature of our department lends itself to the study of such problems as prediction of severe weather (e.g. hurricanes), geologic hazards, coastal erosion, air-sea-land interactions, pollution of surface and groundwater, big-data assimilation, and global climate change. While basic research is always important, many of our research projects also have direct application to current issues such as water quality/water supply, seafood harvests, climate change, weather prediction, natural hazards, Earth resources and land use. MEAS offers degree programs in marine sciences, geology, and meteorology. Our programs include many tracks in each of our program areas and thus provide the opportunity for an education broader than bachelor's degrees in more traditional departments. Additional information about the department and its facilities can be found on the web page: https://meas.sciences.ncsu.edu.

Opportunities exist for disciplinary and interdisciplinary interactions with a wide range of scientists at NC State. MEAS is one of the largest interdisciplinary geoscience departments in the nation. The North Carolina State Climate Office and the Raleigh office of the National Weather Service reside on NC State's campus. MEAS is one of six NC State departments with a presence at the NC State Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST), a coastal and marine science research facility located on Bogue Sound in Morehead City, NC (http://www.cmast.ncsu.edu), and MEAS faculty participate in the Center for Geospatial Analytics (http://geospatial.ncsu.edu). In addition, the Data Science Initiative (DSI), sponsored by the Office of Research and Innovation at NC State, seeks to create a nationally recognized hub of excellence in data science and analytics (https://research.ncsu.edu/dsi). Raleigh, North Carolina is a progressive and welcoming community with a wide range of potential collaborators at nearby academic and governmental institutions in the Research Triangle. Opportunities exist to draw on departmental and campus resources to develop strong teaching expertise using best practices. Please visit our and the College of to learn more about the College of Sciences.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

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The Department of Marine Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (MEAS) includes approximately 35 faculty, 75 graduate students and 220 undergraduates involved in basic and applied studies of Earth Systems. The department offers BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees. Our principal concentrations include weather prediction, air quality, air-sea interactions, storm and climate modeling, hydrology, geochemistry, oceanography, surface processes and regional geology.
The multi-disciplinary nature of our department lends itself to the study of such problems as prediction of severe weather (e.g. hurricanes), coastal erosion, pollution of surface and groundwater, and global climate change. While basic research is always important, many of our research projects also have direct application to current issues such as water quality/water supply, seafood harvests, climate change, weather prediction and land use.
MEAS offers degree programs in marine sciences, geology and meteorology. Our programs include many tracks in each of our program areas and thus provide the opportunity for an education broader than bachelor's degrees in more traditional departments.
Although our faculty are heavily involved in research, all courses in our major are normally taught by regular faculty and all faculty are involved in teaching. Involvement of undergraduates and graduate students in research is a major emphasis. Typical class size for major courses is 20 students or less.

The NC State College of Sciences brings together the mathematical, physical, and biological sciences. The Head reports to the Dean of the College of Sciences and is responsible for administrative, budgetary, and personnel matters.

The Head is expected to set the highest standard for the Department with regard to scholarship and professional activities and to have a balanced appreciation for teaching, research, consulting, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience creating a positive and welcoming work environment for everyone in that setting,working with students from varied backgrounds, and incorporating different perspectives in research.

Faculty responsibilities include teaching, research, and graduate student research supervision. The successful candidate will work to achieve outstanding research, teaching, mentoring, consulting, and collaborations on campus and worldwide, within a cohesive and varied department, where all students, faculty, and staff receive fair treatment.

We seek an ambitious and innovative leader with a creative sustainable vision for a multidisciplinary geoscience department at a large land-grant university that has a broad campus-wide environment of exciting environmental research and teaching.

A PhD, or equivalent degree, in a relevant discipline and research experience in geosciences is required. Prior successful administrative or programmatic leadership experience is expected.

Academic credentials consistent with that of a tenured, full professor at a major research university.

Potential candidates should have strong organizational and leadership skills, a distinguished record of research in the geosciences, graduate and undergraduate education, and a broad understanding of geosciences (marine, earth, and/or atmospheric).

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